How far is Christchurch from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 6913 miles / 11125 kilometers / 6007 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6912.613 miles
- 11124.772 kilometers
- 6006.897 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 6927.159 miles
- 11148.182 kilometers
- 6019.537 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 13 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Christchurch generates about 843 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 843 kilograms equals 1 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
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City: | San Francisco, CA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | SFO |
ICAO Code: | KSFO |
Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Destination | Christchurch Airport |
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City: | Christchurch |
Country: | New Zealand |
IATA Code: | CHC |
ICAO Code: | NZCH |
Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |